Silentnight Athens 1400 Mirapocket Ortho Mattress
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Silentnight Athens 1400 Mirapocket Ortho Mattress
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- Real stretching room for one: At 120cm wide, this small double gives a solo sleeper who has outgrown a UK single genuine space to spread out without dominating the room.
- Fits where a double will not: The UK small double is 15cm narrower than the UK Double, which can be the difference between a door that clears and one that does not.
- Firm support in a compact footprint: The Athens 1400's firm ortho feel suits back and front sleepers, and at this size it brings that support into box rooms and studios.
- Pocket springs for the odd shared night: The 1400 pocket springs move independently, so if a couple shares this small double occasionally, one person turning over is less likely to disturb the other.
- Modest room requirement: We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m for a UK small double, which many second bedrooms and loft conversions can manage comfortably.
This size suits you if...
You sleep alone and want more width than a UK single without giving up the floor space a UK double demands, your teenager has outgrown their single but the room is tight, or you're furnishing a guest room or holiday let where couples stay occasionally rather than every night.
Consider another size if...
You share the bed most nights, because 120cm across two adults feels tight over time. We'd recommend the UK double instead; it's 15cm wider, the same length, and we suggest a room of at least 2.6m x 2.8m for it.
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Is a small double big enough for a couple on the Silentnight Athens 1400?
For occasional nights, yes. The pocket springs move independently, so one person shifting shouldn't wake the other, and the firm surface stops you rolling together. For nightly sharing, though, 120cm is snug for two adults, and we'd point most couples towards the UK double, which is 15cm wider at the same length.
What room size do I need for the Athens 1400 in a UK small double?
We suggest a room of at least 2.4m x 2.8m. That allows walking space around a 120 x 190cm mattress and room to open drawers or a wardrobe. If your room is smaller than that, a UK single may be the more practical choice; we suggest at least 2.1m x 2.8m for that size.
How much wider is the UK small double than a single?
The UK small double is 30cm wider than the UK single, and the two are the same length at 190cm. On a firm mattress like the Athens 1400, that extra width matters for back and front sleepers who like to change position, since you're less likely to find an arm hanging over the edge.
Will this small double fit in a loft conversion or box room?
Often, yes, and that's largely the point of the size. At 4ft wide it leaves usable floor space in rooms where a UK double would push right up against sloping ceilings or block the door swing. Measure the clear floor area first and check it against our suggested minimum of 2.4m x 2.8m.
Is the small double Athens 1400 a good guest room mattress?
It's a sensible fit if guests are occasional rather than nightly. Solo visitors get plenty of space, couples can manage for a few nights, and the firm feel holds up well under varied sleepers. Bedding is easy to source too, since 4ft is a standard UK size. Compare the retailers listed on this page for current pricing.